Highlights from Moana: Flex Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Johnnie Vinson
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00375096
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Skillfully arranged for flexible or incomplete instrumentation, here is an entertaining medley that features catchy songs from the composer of Broadway's "Hamilton", Lin-Manuel Miranda. Includes: "How Far I'll Go, We Know the Way, Where You Are", and "You're Welcome." Dur: 4:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00375096
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About the Arranger: Johnnie Vinson
Johnnie Vinson is an arranger whose work spans educational and professional ensembles, with a particular talent for making contemporary popular music accessible to student groups. His arrangements prioritize flexibility and engagement, understanding that school ensembles rarely have complete instrumentation but always have eager performers ready to bring music to life.
Why we love this
Vinson captures the infectious energy of Miranda's melodies while genuinely solving the real problem of incomplete instrumentation. The medley format lets you program a crowd-pleasing moment without sacrificing musicality, and the 4:50 duration fits perfectly into concert pacing without overshadowing your other selections.
What to expect
Sunshine and confidence. The medley sparkles with the optimism of its source material, moving from intimate wonder to bold declaration to infectious joy. Each song breathes with its own personality while maintaining forward momentum.
Who it's for
Band and orchestra directors working with Grade 2-3 ensembles who need contemporary repertoire that excites students and audiences alike. This arrangement works equally well in mixed instrumentation situations where flexibility is non-negotiable.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the rhythmic drive of 'How Far I'll Go' anchor the ensemble's forward momentum. The opening sets the tone for the entire medley, so clarity in the accompaniment figures will carry through the transitions that follow.
- Balance the call-and-response textures in 'We Know the Way' by assigning parts thoughtfully across your available voices. This is where flexible instrumentation truly shines if you commit to each section's distinct color.
- Keep the tempo relationships consistent as you move between songs. Each tune has its own character, but a cohesive pacing thread prevents the medley from feeling disjointed.
- Give 'You're Welcome' room to groove. The swagger of that closer is contagious when your ensemble leans into the rhythmic pocket rather than playing it metronomically.
How to use it
Pair this with one or two other film or contemporary selections to anchor a "Music on Screen" concert segment, or slot it into a shorter spring program where you want to close with something that leaves the audience grinning. The Grade 2-3 level also makes it an excellent option for a concert that mixes skill levels without sounding unbalanced.
Skills your students will build
- Navigating key changes within a medley format
- Executing rhythmic figures tied to contemporary grooves
- Maintaining ensemble cohesion across multiple tempo relationships
- Balancing melodic and accompaniment responsibilities in reduced instrumentation
- Responding to the character and energy shifts between distinct musical sections